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Sweet potato vs. Cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sweet potato and Cabbage?

  • Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B3, however, Cabbage is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 106% more.
  • Cabbage contains 8 times less Copper than Sweet potato. Sweet potato contains 0.161mg of Copper, while Cabbage contains 0.019mg.

We used Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt and Cabbage, raw types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +46.8%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.7%
Contains more Potassium +179.4%
Contains more Zinc +77.8%
Contains more Copper +747.4%
Contains more Manganese +210.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Calcium - 40
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 18% 9% 12% 15% 3% 5% 7% 21% 2%
Contains more Iron +46.8%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.7%
Contains more Potassium +179.4%
Contains more Zinc +77.8%
Contains more Copper +747.4%
Contains more Manganese +210.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Calcium - 40

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +19510.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +535.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +317%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +86.7%
Contains more Folate +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +3204.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1154% 15% 0% 66% 27% 25% 28% 54% 66% 5% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 3% 0% 122% 16% 10% 5% 13% 29% 33% 0% 190%
Contains more Vitamin A +19510.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +535.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +317%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +86.7%
Contains more Folate +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +3204.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +57%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +257.1%
Contains more Other +110.9%
Contains more Water +21.6%
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Protein +57%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +257.1%
Contains more Other +110.9%
Contains more Water +21.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +441.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +750%
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
50% 25% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +441.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +750%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2750%
Contains more Maltose +31100%
Contains more Glucose +193%
Contains more Fructose +190%
52% 17% 4% 4% 23%
Starch: 7.05 g
Sucrose: 2.28 g
Glucose: 0.57 g
Fructose: 0.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.12 g
Galactose: 0 g
2% 52% 45%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 1.67 g
Fructose: 1.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2750%
Contains more Maltose +31100%
Contains more Glucose +193%
Contains more Fructose +190%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sweet potato Cabbage
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 17.41g 3.3g Sweet potato
Protein 2.01g 1.28g Sweet potato
Fats 0.15g 0.1g Sweet potato
Carbs 20.71g 5.8g Sweet potato
Calories 90kcal 25kcal Sweet potato
Starch 7.05g 0g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g 1.45g Cabbage
Sugar 6.48g 3.2g Cabbage
Fiber 3.3g 2.5g Sweet potato
Calcium 38mg 40mg Cabbage
Iron 0.69mg 0.47mg Sweet potato
Magnesium 27mg 12mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 54mg 26mg Sweet potato
Potassium 475mg 170mg Sweet potato
Sodium 36mg 18mg Cabbage
Zinc 0.32mg 0.18mg Sweet potato
Copper 0.161mg 0.019mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.497mg 0.16mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.2µg 0.3µg Cabbage
Vitamin A 19218IU 98IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 961µg 5µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.15mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 19.6mg 36.6mg Cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.061mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.04mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 1.487mg 0.234mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.884mg 0.212mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.124mg Sweet potato
Folate 6µg 43µg Cabbage
Vitamin K 2.3µg 76µg Cabbage
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.011mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.107mg 0.035mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.07mg 0.03mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.118mg 0.041mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.084mg 0.044mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.037mg 0.012mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.032mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.11mg 0.042mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.039mg 0.022mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.034g Cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.017g Cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.017g Sweet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Cabbage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Sweet potato
35%
Cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Sweet potato
10%
Cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cabbage
Cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cabbage
Cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cabbage
Cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/nutrients
  2. Cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.